This animation short by Ryan Larkin (Walking, Street Musique, etc.) recounts some “comical experiences” Larkin had during his many years as a panhandler in Montreal. It tells the story of Astral Pan, a street beggar (voiced by Larkin himself), who takes us on a wild journey from the sidewalks of a wintry Montreal day, to the gates of Heaven and Hell and back. The great filmmaker passed away before finishing his film. Spare Change was completed by a friend, producer and singer-songwriter Laurie Gordon, assisted by a team of young, devoted animators.
Original music by Laurie Gordon's band Chiwawa, featuring the single "Do It For Me."
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writerRyan Larkin
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initial directionRyan Larkin
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designRyan Larkin
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animationRyan Larkin
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co-directorLaurie Gordon
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design - collaborationÉric LepageYin Ko LeeTom Tassel
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animation - collaborationÉric LepageYin Ko LeeTom Tassel
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musicChiwawa
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sound designChiwawa
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producerLaurie GordonMarcy Page
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executive producerDavid Verrall
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consulting producerCraig Graham
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digital imagingRandall Finnerty
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digital imaging - assistanceSarah Marchand
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digital imaging consultationSusan Gourley
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watercoloursKristina Berey
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voiceRyan LarkinKrassy HalatchevLaurie Gordon
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recordingSatellite Records Canada
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re-recordingGeoffrey Mitchell
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live-action cinematographyRyan Larkin
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online editingYannick Carrier
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technical coordinationJulie Laperrière
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marketingMia Desroches
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administrationGisèle Guilbault
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production coordinationMarie-Christine Nadon
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Spare Change, Ryan Larkin & Laurie Gordon, provided by the National Film Board of Canada
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